Rajasthan High Court denies bail to Asaram in 2013 rape case

Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court (HC) on Wednesday denied an interim bail to Asaram and asked his lawyer to file an affidavit at the next hearing. Asaram is serving a sentence in a rape case. His petition was heard on Wednesday, where arguments lasted for about half an hour. During the hearing, the government advocate opposed the request for interim bail, citing that Asaram violated the Supreme Court’s condition over preaching. The court has now scheduled the next hearing for April 7.

Asaram’s lawyer, however, denied any violation of conditions. The court also sought details of the medical treatment Asaram received during his previous interim bail and inquired about its necessity in the future.

Following arguments from both sides, the court has asked Asaram to submit a counter-affidavit regarding the alleged violation. After his interim bail period ended, Asaram surrendered at Jodhpur Central Jail on April 1 at 1:30 PM.

He remained in jail for about 10 hours before being shifted to a private hospital (Arogyaam) on Pali Road at 11:30 PM. However, no official reason has been provided for his hospitalisation. Previously, Asaram was granted three months of interim bail by the Gujarat High Court. On Tuesday, after the Rajasthan High Court reopened, Asaram’s lawyer, Nishant Bora, requested an urgent hearing on his bail application. The court heard the matter on Wednesday.  (IANS)

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